The Inglemoor High School football game against Eastlake will be Root Sports featured game this week. The contest will be broadcast live on the cable sports station at 7 p.m. from Pop Keeney Stadium in Bothell. Bothell High School will take its turn when it hosts Redmond at 7 p.m. on Oct. 9 at Pop Keeney Stadium.
This season Root Sports’ broadcast schedule showcases games for the entire nine week season. In total, 12 regular-season games will be televised, including Friday and Saturday games during the third week of September and October. In addition, the semifinal games and the 3A and 4A WIAA State Championship games will be broadcasted.
The slate of games known as the Root Sports High School Football “Game of the Week” Presented by Papa Murphy’s will feature teams from throughout the Seattle/Tacoma area. Of the 16 games, 11 will be shown live and the remaining five will be on tape delay. Each game will be shown throughout Root Sports Northwest’s five state region and will have a debut airing, as well as at least one replay.
“We were once again very pleased with the response to the High School Game of the Week and are excited to continue the endeavor and our partnership with Papa Murphy’s. This season promises to be exciting with a line-up that includes a wide range of schools in the region” stated Mark Jorgensen, Root Sports Senior Vice President/General Manager.
Brad Adam will provide play-by-play and work with returning analyst, Taylor Barton. Adam has been with Root Sports since June 2000, and in his current role hosts Mariners pregame and postgame shows. Barton, a former quarterback at the University of Washington, joined the Root Sports team following a successful football career. In addition, he oversees the Barton Football Academy, which is one of the Northwest’s premier football camps.
